subsistence
[səb'sɪs.tənts] formal
noun uncountable
■the state of having what you need in order to stay alive, but no more 赖以维持生活的东西；生计•The money is intended to provide a basic subsistence and should not be paid to someone who receives other income.这些钱旨在提供基本生活必需品，不应发放给有其他收入来源的人。 •The family were living at subsistence level.这家人过着勉强糊口的生活。 ■enough money or food to keep yourself alive 生计，生活需用（有足够的钱或粮食维持生活） |